US74 Ebl over Sandy Run Creek
PoorCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1167 · Structure no. 000000000450048
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Ebl over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US74 Ebl over Sandy Run Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 100 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Ebl over Sandy Run Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US74 Ebl over Sandy Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US74 Ebl over Sandy Run Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 Ebl over Sandy Run Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Ebl over Sandy Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.